Industry’s importance
The Industry’s importance in Brazil and the Manufacturing’s importance in Brazil present the role of Brazilian industry in the country’s economy. The importance of the sector is measured in production, formal employment and wages, exports, innovation expenditures and collected taxes.
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The importance of industry for Brazil
In 2025, the Industrial sector employed 12 million workers, equivalent to 20.0% of Brazil's total formal employment. The data also show that the industrial sector accounted for 23.4% of Brazil's GDP in 2025.
August 12, 2026
